Environmental Protection Specialist
Job Location:
Quantico, VA - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Installation Facillities and Environment Division of MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO.
- You will serve as the Tank Program Manager with NREA Branch G-F Installation and Environment Division.
- You will maintain awareness of technical publications and literature and complete required technical or regulatory training to keep abreast of current regulations.
- You will oversee program activities for a well-established state program to regulate underground storage tanks and above ground storage tanks.
- You will manage the Tank Program and develop budget requirements to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses goggles respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following duties:1) Providing direct control over environmental projects related to tank Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and spill response management; 2) Developing and administering environmental permits/tank registration to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and laws including the Clean Water Act (CWA) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Oil Pollution Prevention regulations: along with the planning and implementation of corrective measures with existing environmental permits laws and regulations related to the CWA SPCC and associated plans RCRA Contingency Plan requirements and Oil Pollution Prevention regulations; 3) Implementing environmental engineering policies and programs that ensure an organization or tenant commands maintain compliance with the CWA SPCC and associated plans RCRA Contingency Plan requirements and Oil Pollution Prevention regulations as required by federal state and local regulatory agencies concerned with public safety welfare and protection; 4) Serving as the primary environmental expert and point of contact for outside agencies on matters of pollution prevention control SPCC and associated plans RCRA Contingency Plan requirements and Oil Pollution Prevention regulations and other areas that require specialized environmental expertise; 5) Reviewing technical literature and regulatory publications to keep abreast of current technology research findings and government regulations to ensure the organizations tank and spill response program and its management are in compliance; and 6) Participating in the review of construction or renovation plans specifications and estimates to ensure compliance with water tank and SPCC and associated plans RCRA Contingency Plan requirements and Oil Pollution Prevention laws regulations directives.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
In lieu of specialized experience you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
- LL.M. if related; or
- combination of education and experience that equates to one year of experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
This position requires evening and weekend work.
This position requires exposure to high noise levels
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour including nights weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position grade level and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge skills abilities and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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